What was found in Lake Panasoffkee's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2180 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 120 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 53 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.5 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 17 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 14 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 9.5 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.3 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.4 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.3 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.788 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.2 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.4000 pCi/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0530 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0180 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0070 mg/L 47% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Lake Panasoffkee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LAKE PANASOFFKEE WATER ASSN 2WPS | 4,642 |
| LAKE PAN RV VILLAGE (KOA/TURTLEBACK RV) | 200 |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Panasoffkee tap water
Is Lake Panasoffkee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Lake Panasoffkee. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Lake Panasoffkee?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lake Panasoffkee, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lake Panasoffkee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lake Panasoffkee include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.